Social Sciences at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduates in social sciences earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Compares for Social Sciences
All 87 colleges reporting social sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $103,229 | $112,767 | #1 | $61,389 |
| 2 | New York University New York, NY | $91,917 | $87,486 | #2 | $49,016 |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $78,996 | $69,564 | #5 | $56,540 |
| 4 | Manhattan College Riverdale, NY | $75,745 | $72,094 | #4 | $41,062 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $75,301 | $69,261 | #6 | $57,538 |
| 6 | Campbell University Buies Creek, NC | $71,052 | $76,249 | #3 | $50,653 |
| 7 | Towson University Towson, MD | $68,242 | $59,890 | #15 | $37,934 |
| 8 | Whittier College Whittier, CA | $64,736 | $58,906 | #18 | $20,660 |
| 9 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $64,307 | $58,515 | #19 | — |
| 10 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $63,772 | $55,972 | #26 | $44,773 |
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| 14 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $61,526 | $61,888 | #10 | $41,835 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $59,883 | $60,902 | #11 | $40,584 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $59,883 | $60,902 | #12 | $40,584 |
| 17 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,440 | $60,433 | #13 | $47,248 |
| 18 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $59,413 | $52,142 | #43 | $50,557 |
| 19 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $59,028 | $56,182 | #25 | $34,488 |
| 20 | Touro University New York, NY | $58,798 | $55,964 | #27 | $40,111 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley social sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,248 one year after graduating and $59,440 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley rank for social sciences?
Among 87 colleges reporting earnings for social sciences graduates, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ranks #17 by median pay four years after graduation, and #13 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social sciences at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for social sciences ($53,366), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.